If you’re a mosquito magnet, it might be time to take a look at what you’re wearing. “Black, blue, green and floral patterns on clothing attract mosquitoes as they act as camouflage for them,” says insect expert Howard Carter from the repellent brand Incognito.

Rather, take your cue from the cast of The Beguiled in light-coloured clothing. “Wear white, beige, light brown or light olive if you want to reduce your risk of being bitten.” Mosquitoes can also bite through fabric and the tighter your outfit, the more likely it is that this bite will break the skin – so go for floaty tops and skirts or palazzo pants.

Skinny jeans may look great, as shown by Miranda Kerr, but they can pose some serious health risks if you’re not careful.

Last year, there was a case of an Australian woman who had spent the day packing boxes in a pair of skinny jeans that made headlines. The jeans had stopped the circulation to her calves, causing the muscles to swell, and this damaged the nerves enough that she fell over and couldn’t get up.

It was an extreme case but ‘compartment syndrome’, as it’s called, is a risk if you’re squatting for long periods in tight clothing. Professor Thomas Kimber, the neurologist who worked on the case, suggests wearing something loose for such tasks.

The annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show is an inspiring spectacle of fun and fashion, but sometimes, we struggle to find any wearability in them.

The type of kickers you wear are very important if you commonly suffer from thrush. “G-strings and nylon underwear increase moisture and reduce the circulation of air in the vulval region, and this combination of heat and sweat exacerbates thrush,” says gynaecologist Dr Robyn Lloyd.

White underwear might also be preferable to dark as there’s a theory that chemicals in dye can also irritate. “G-strings are not recommended to cystitis sufferers,” says Dr Lloyd. Cystitis is triggered when bacteria from the bowel colonise the bladder, and the string shape of G-strings can transfer the big between the two.

It’s no secret that celebs like Jennifer Lopez love their fitted dresses, but did you know that your tight-fitted clothing could be causing you more harm?

Close-fitting collars or waistbands can slightly restrict your breathing, which for susceptible people, can trigger an attack. “Panic attacks happen because something makes us feel scared, in this case the feeling that it’s slightly difficult to breathe,” explains psychologist Lana Hall.

This might make you want to dump all your tight clothing, but Hall says a better approach is to manage your thoughts. “A panic attack occurs because you’re worrying about your breath. If this happens, simply try telling yourself that it’s just the anxious part of your brain talking and thank it for trying to keep you safe. Then distract yourself by thinking of something else.”

You probably know that wearing an unsupportive bra is bad for your breasts, but it can affect your fitness too.

If you run when your breasts aren’t under control, you land more heavily, increasing the risk of problems like knee pain, stress fractures or shin splints. Not to mention poor support might also be slowing you down.

How effectively you swing your arms is one of the key things that determines running speed. “When we’ve measured how people run, we find that if the breasts are moving too much, women tend to reduce their arm swing to compensate,” says Dr Deirdre McGhee from Breast Research Australia at the University of Wollongong.